north canton public library and the little art gallery summer 2013

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We’re so excited that 1,111 of you joined us for the launch of our new logo! Thanks to everyone who came out to see the logo and learn about our new programs. 2013 marks our 85th year of service to the North Canton community, and in 85 years we have “explored the world” of library innovation again and again.

Our new logo communicates all that we are today – a center for exploration. When you come through our doors, the world is here for you, just waiting to be explored.

In conjunction with our new tagline, each month all areas of the library are collaborating to “explore the world” of a common theme. We began with cooking in April, and we will explore film, history, animals, community and more throughout the next several months.

explore the worldHow Can We Help You Explore?Our staff is here to help you. You’re here to explore something, and we want to help you do that. We’re easy to find. Just look for our bright green “how may I help you” tags.

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summer reading program information

outdoor family film fridays in bitzer park

new computer classes

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art class schedules

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programs for adults and teens

explore our guidebooks

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Get Your PassportA passport is all you need to explore here at NCPL. Your library passport works just like any library card, but the new name better conveys the access it gives you to a world of information. Use it at the library during open hours. Use it on our website any time. Our world is always available in one form or another.

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Wildlife Rehab presented by Stark Parks (a family program) Saturday, June 8 at 10 a.m.Join a Stark Parks naturalist and live animal ambassador to learn how to live well with wildlife and the role rehabilitation plays in our community. Registration begins May 15 at 330.499.4712 x311.

Pet First Aid presented by Dr. Jennifer Jellison Saturday, June 15 at 2 p.m.Calling all pet lovers! This informative and fun workshop will teach you the basics of pet first aid. Dr. Jellison will bring some animal buddies for the program, including Sherman, the service dog. Registration begins May 20 at 330.499.4712 x311.

Medicare Simplified Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m.Questions addressed will be: What is Medicare? Do I qualify? How do I enroll? What are my options? What are the varying parts: A, B, C (Advantage) and D? Will I be impacted by healtcare reform? The presentation will be conducted by Jo Ann Reilly, Medicare Specialist. No registration required.

“Book to Movie” Film Festival Saturday, August 10 Films TBA

summer programs for adultsFirst Monday Book ChatFirst Monday of the month at 2 p.m.

June 3The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

July 1Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

August 5Miss Dreamsville and the Collier County Women’s Literary Society by Amy Hill Hearth

Readable History Book DiscussionSecond Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

June 11Master of the Mountain: Thomas Jefferson and his Slaves by Henry Wiencek

July 9Opening Day: the Story of Jackie Robinson’s First Season by Jonathan Eig

August 13The Hour of Peril: the Secret Plot to Murder Lincoln Before the Civil War by Daniel Stashower

Unforgettable Mysteries Book ClubFirst Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

June 6These Things Hidden by Heather Gudenkauf

July11The Hound of the Baskervilles: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery by Arthur Conan Doyle

August 1Death at Charity’s Point: A Brady Coyne Mystery by William Tapply

Focus on Social Issues Book GroupThird Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.*this group meets off-site

June 19Start Something that Matters by Blake Mycoskie

July 17The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander

August 21Bad Science: Quacks, Hacks, and Big Pharma Flacks by Ben Goldacre

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3ongoing programsThe Morning News Discussion Group Third Friday of the month at 10:05 a.m.Discuss the headlines of the day with this lively group. No registration required.

Knitting Club for Adults First Monday of the month at 6 p.m.This is a self-directed group. Please bring your yarn, needles and friends and let the fun begin! All skill levels welcome. No registration needed.

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North Canton Public Library at One Hundred: A writing contest for students in grades 6-12

The library will celebrate 100 years of service to the community in 15 years! Imagine your library in 15 years when you are going to be between 27 and 33 years old.

The contest is open for entries from June 7 - July 3. Guidelines and rules are available at the library’s reference desk and on the library’s website.

First place prize - $50 gift card of your choice. Two second place prizes - each a $25 gift card of your choice.

Registration begins Monday, June 3 at the reference desk. Sign up, read, win prizes.

computer classesMeet Your Computer: computer basics for beginners First Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.This Personal Computer hardware instruction class will explain what things are, where they go and how they are used. Please register to attend in advance at 330.499.4712 x311.(Skill requirements: NONE)

What is the Internet: introduction of the Internet and how you can use it Second Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.The class provides an overview of Internet service providers and connections, the ins and outs of a browser and the different types available; and general knowledge of net navigation and tasks. Please register to attend in advance at 330.499.4712 x311.(Skills required: Basic PC Skills)

Getting Social: social networking for beginners Third Wednesday of each month 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.Come learn about different social networks like Facebook and Twitter and why they are relevant and convenient, and how they can help organize your life and keep you in contact with family. Please register to attend in advance at 330.499.4712 x311.(Skills required: Basic PC Skills)

WP Brown Bag: WordPress lunch and learn instruction from user to user Fourth Friday of each month at 12 p.m.This casual group gathers to learn about WordPress, free open source web software that anyone can use to create easily customizable websites and blogs, using the thousands of available plugins and themes. Please register to attend in advance at 330.499.4712 x311.

Computer Q&A First Monday of the month at 1 p.m.Do you have computer questions, but aren’t sure who to ask? Then check with our computer expert, Gerald Schaefer, at one of these informative sessions. No registration required.

Free eReader InstructionPlease call 330.499.4712 x311 to make an appointment with our IT expert.

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Have you seen our Guidebooks? We have one for teens/adults and one for children too!

Get your guidebook

Every month you’ll explore the world of something different.

June is explore the world of animals month.

Complete one or more of the easy tasks on the checklist.

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Fill in your entry for a chance to win a great prize.

The guidebook program is made possible with the support of our partners.

Take a look at our Meet the Need Partners and what kinds of great things they’re making happen in the community.

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Repeat... every month with our other fun themed programs.

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June ProgramsRegistration for June programs begins May 31

Baby, Books & MeInfants-24 month olds with a caregiver Tuesdays, 10:30-10:50 a.m. June 11, 18 and 25

Digging for Treasure Party 2-6 year olds with a caregiver Saturday, June 29, starting at 10 a.m.Reading Round-Up3 year olds-Kindergarteners with a caregiver Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m. June 20 and 27

Movie Mania K-5th gradersMovie title to be announced Wednesday, June 19 starting at 2 p.m.Akron Zoo’s ZooMobile K-5th gradersTicket required Saturday, June 22, 10-10:45 a.m.

1st-3rd grade programs TBD Thursday, June 13, 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2-2:30 p.m.

3rd-6th grade programs TBD Wednesday, June 12, 3:30-4:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 3:30-4:15 p.m.

All Ages Program Wednesday, June 26Enjoy crafts, activities and more anytime between 11a.m. - 3 p.m.*No registration required

July ProgramsRegistration for July programs begins June 26

We Joy SingChildren up to 5 years old with a caregiver Saturday, July 13 10-10:30 a.m.

Tales for Twos2 year olds with a caregiver Tuesdays, 10:30-10:50 a.m. July 16, 23 and 30

Dinosaur Party 2-6 year olds with a caregiver Saturday, July 20, starting at 10 a.m.Reading Round-Up3 year olds-Kindergarteners with a caregiver Thursday, July 11, 10:30 - 11a.m.

Movie Mania K-5th gradersMovie title to be announced Friday, July 19, starting at 2 p.m.

Pizza Oven Pizza PartyK-5th gradersEnjoy pizza provided by Pizza Oven Wednesday, July 31, 12:30-1:15 p.m.1st-3rd grade program TBD Monday, July 15, 2-2:30 p.m.

Percy Jackson Party3rd-6th graders Saturday, July 27, 2-2:45 p.m.

August ProgramsRegistration begins July 22

Tales in ThymeStories presented for3-6 year olds with a caregiverLocation: Hoover Historical Center Tuesday, August 13, starting at 10 a.m. *No registration required

Kindergarten Readiness PartyKindergarteners with a caregiver Saturday, August 24, 11-11:45 a.m.Movie Mania 4th -7th gradersHarry Potter Film FestWatch the first four movies, one movie each day August 6, 7, 8 and 9 Movies start at 2 p.m.

summer reading programPick up your reading record

at the library starting May 31 to earn prizes.

register for programs at the children’s desk

fun and educational free databases for children, parents and teachers are available on the children’s department page at www.ncantonlibrary.orgPebbleGo: a K-3 database that makes research and literacy accessible for the youngest students.

BookFlix: an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction.

TrueFlix: an online resource that leverages the award-winning True Books content to help students hone literacy skills, build knowledge of subject-area content and cultivate 21st Century Skills through the inquiry process.

FreedomFlix: an online resource that transforms content from the highly successful Cornerstones of Freedom series into enhanced eBooks.FreedomFlix aligns to the Common Core Standards by featuring multiple text types and a cross-curricular, nonfiction focus.

All Flix Programs• Include timely and engaging content that is accessible for all patrons• Provide digital tools for homework help and research• Support the Common Core Standards and the school and homeschool curriculum

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american girl comes to the NCPLThe American Girl Doll, Saige, is now available for check out in the Children’s Department. American Girl Dolls are recommended for ages eight and up. Check them out for one week (no renewals). First time borrowers will sign a user agreement.

skylander giants available!Skylander Giant figurines are available for check out in the Children’s Department! Skylander Giant figurines work with your Skylander Giants video game and portal to enter the game as different characters with different abilities. Each figurine checks out like a video game so the same limits apply.

travel totesDid you know we offer Travel Totes for children?A Travel Tote is perfect if you’re:• Going on a trip• Planning a long car ride• Taking your child with you to work• Keeping your grandchild a few days

Totes may include:Age appropriate booksPicture or Chapter books with CDsMusic CDsArt ProjectsActivity Pages

ONE WEEK ADVANCE REQUEST NEEDED PLEASE. Request at 330.499.4712 x318

family film fridays in bitzer parkThe library will present a series of films shown outdoors in North Canton’s Bitzer Park this summer. Mark your calendar for the second Friday of June, July and August! Bring a blanket, a snack and your family. Refreshments will be available. These events are free!

We’re grateful for the support of the city of North Canton, the North Canton Chamber of Commerce, the North Canton Community Growth Association and the North Canton YMCA.

Movies begin at dusk. Children’s activities begin at 7 p.m.

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“What happens to my donated books and audio visual items?”

Donated books and audiovisual items can be converted into programs, but only with your help.

At library programs, speaker’s fees and materials for workshops are paid for by the Friends of the North Canton Public Library. Income from our book sales and daily sales in The Friends’ Corner are the source of that income.

This sale income is derived from books and audio visual items that are donated to the library by patrons like you.

Donors, thank you for your help!

Those donated items are then sorted, cleaned and priced. They can be purchased in The Corner or at the next book sale.

Shoppers, thank you for your help!

Donors and shoppers: we thank you for helping us convert your donations into book sale purchases which then fund programs.

Look for this icon throughout the library to see the many ways the Friends support the library.

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71st Annual May Show Best in Show WinnerArtist: Erin Wozniak Title: Morning Media: Pastel/Colored Pencil/Graphite

71st Annual May Show May 4 through June 2

Flemish PearlsArtists: Frank Dale and his StudentsJune 15 through July 13Opening Reception June 15 from 2-4 p.m.

Match PlayArtists: Richard Huggett and Judi CrewJuly 20 through August 17 Opening reception July 23 from 5-7 p.m.

Art Classes2013 summer art class registration begins June 5.

Session I classes begin week of July 8 and last three weeks.

Session II classes begin week of July 29 and last three weeks.

Thank you to FLAG for supporting the Little Art Gallery and its programming.

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Primary Partner: Zion Lutheran Church Food Pantry

The fine for one overdue item will be waived for each item donated, with a maximum of $25 in total credit possible for each account. Any

fines that are in the official collections process cannot be waived.

non-expired canned goods or boxed food items unopened paper products and toiletries